October 2015 Quiz Time Q & A
Which country name starts with these letters? Af Bh Cz Dj Et
David Bell Daffodil Farm
David Bell Daffodil Farm – 12 September It was a perfect Spring morning driving to Leeston, the sun was shining on the snow-capped alps, the lambs were frolicking in the paddocks and the countryside looked green and lush. A special time of year with so much renewed life, and a time to reflect on the beauty … Read More
Container Gardening
A small group of members attended the Container Gardening workshop held on a very wet Saturday morning. It certainly wasn’t a day to be outside gardening but by the end of the session the participants left with a boot load of plants and seeds planted in containers. Dave Adams demonstrated how to plant seeds and … Read More
Spring into Darfield
Spring into Darfield – 23 September A warm atmosphere and the enthusiasm of 48 keen gardeners countered the unfortunate weather experienced throughout this day tour to Darfield. On our arrival at our first garden “Taradale” we were met by owner Annette Millar and welcomed into her home for a delicious “farm baked” morning tea and … Read More
October Plant of the Month – Flower Carpet Sunset
Flower Carpet Oderings is pleased to introduce a new addition to their range of flower carpet roses. Meet ‘Flower Carpet Sunset’ whose blooms are a vibrant neon orange-red. Available early October – www.oderings.co.nz
Get to know Lynda Bell
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Christchurch and lived here until I was twenty when I moved to Blenheim and nannied on a high country station. I then did my nursing training at Wairau Hospital. I then went on my OE and returned to … Read More
Monthly Tips & Tasks – October 2015
Spring has finally arrived albeit about 10 days late. We are still behind on rainfall and the risk of frosts is still with us so we need to approach the season with some caution and patience. October is one of the very busy times in the garden as much of what we do now determines … Read More
Margaret Watling Floral Art Demonstration DVD
Relive this wonderful night of floral creativity, camaraderie and humour with a professionally produced DVD
Christchurch 360 Trail
A 130km Walking/Biking/Running trail that circles Christchurch.
The Christchurch 360 trail showcases and interprets the rich array of natural, landscape, seascape and cultural features of the city that have previously been hidden. The Trail is being launched as part of the The Breeze Walking Festival. Colin Meurk will start a walk of the entire 135km circuit on Saturday 3 October after a celebratory opening event in Wetlands Grove, Bexley.
On Sunday 4 October (in association with the Breeze Walking Festival), there will be guided walks of parts of 3 of the legs. Rotary clubs will be hosting BBQs at the finishing locations of these guided walks.
Monthly Tips & Tasks – September 2015
The end of Winter and the start of Spring is the beginning of the growing season and when work in the garden really determines results for the coming growing season. The old saying, “well begun is half done” can be applied to the garden, so start the season off properly by doing the right tasks … Read More